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Old 04-26-2015, 06:20 AM
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Thanks Kyle b.. where can I get the fluid at
I have been using thectsc.com for all of my transmission service parts.
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Thanks Kyle b.. where can I get the fluid at
You can get the kit for less then $300 at CTSC, Oil change kit for 6HP19/21
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Why do another drain and fill after 2k more miles???? Just wondering
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Is this kit for and oil change or transmission fluid change?
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Is this kit for and oil change or transmission fluid change?
Oh ok I got it. Thank you
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Why do another drain and fill after 2k more miles???? Just wondering
Gearbox holds more than 6L of fluid, much more in fact (some stays in the TC). When you open the drain plug, you'll only get about 5.5 to 6L out. doing another drain and fill replenishes more of the fluid.
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Oh ok. Thanks man I ordered the kit yesterday. And I'm gonna drain and fill. The tranny in my 04 530 went bad bc I went with the dealers word saying the tranny fluid never needed changing. But my 550 8s getting the royal treatment
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